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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 364.38 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 364.38 and 153.54 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 364.38 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/364.38 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 364.38 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 55,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,946.91/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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